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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and carved lion-head armrests, set against a backdrop of flowers and a large yellow flower motif. The seated man wears an orange saffron turban, orange robes, a white-and-red flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, and holds a trident-topped staff at his side. A standing man in orange-gold silk robes bends forward to offer something to him, with a folded orange cloth in hand. a person appearance: the seated man shows long swept-back hair, saffron turban and ornate gold throne cues, and is in a ceremonial sannyasi role receiving a devotee's offering. The image appears to be a Gurupoornima-style felicitation or bhiksha moment. Two people are visible.

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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, framed by floral garlands and yellow and white flower decorations. The central figure wears an orange turban, orange robes, a white floral garland and a rudraksha-style beaded mala, smiling and holding the end of a cloth. A second person in an orange robe sits to the left on the throne steps, with a shaved head, wrist bangles and a hand raised near the chin. Brass trident-shaped staffs and a small brass vessel stand nearby. The central figure has long swept-back hair, a turban, saffron clothing and beaded adornments, consistent with the a person cues, appearing on a throne during a Gurupoornima celebration.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a festival stage decorated with white and orange flower garlands and a large ornate gold throne. A smiling man in an orange robe and orange turban sits on the throne with bare feet, wearing a white and orange flower garland and a beaded necklace, with a red cushion behind him. A devotee in a bright orange robe and orange turban kneels before him, reaching up to tie or adjust a cloth on his head. A second man in an orange turban and orange robe with a red-and-gold sash stands at left, gesturing. A silver tray with offerings sits in front of the throne. Three people are visible. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, shown by his long swept-back hair, orange turban, orange robe and ceremonial garland.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a red cushioned seat and tiger-motif sides, framed by a curved arch of yellow marigold garlands and strips of white and red flowers. The central figure wears a saffron-orange turban, saffron-orange robes, a gold ceremonial necklace, and a white and red flower garland, with hands folded in lap and bare feet. Beside the throne, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes kneels and looks up. A trident (trishul) stands at the right and a ceremonial staff at the left, with a brass tray of flowers at the base.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial moment on an ornate golden throne decorated with flower garlands and red and blue cushions. A smiling figure seated on the throne wears a saffron-orange turban, saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, and is draped with a white and red flower garland. He holds a small orange cloth and touches the forehead of a kneeling man in orange robes, while a standing attendant in orange garments and a matching orange turban holds up a hand beside them. The throne has gold filigree carvings and the setting is bordered by white and red floral decorations. Swamiji (probable) — seated figure on the throne with saffron turban, orange robes, gold necklace and mala cues.2008-07-17A seated figure in an orange robe and orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with a lion-shaped armrest and red cushions, receiving a devotee who bows with head lowered at their feet. The seated figure, wearing a white flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, holds a ritual fan or whisk. The devotee wears an orange silk shawl. Behind the throne, a golden backdrop with a deity relief and colourful floral decorations surrounds the scene. A standing fan is visible at left.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a figure seated on an ornate gilded throne with red tiger-striped cushions, wearing an orange turban, orange robes and a white and orange flower garland, smiling broadly. Beside the throne stands a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes with hands joined in reverence, and in front a devotee in orange kneels or bows before the throne. A golden trident-like staff stands at the side, and the backdrop is decorated with yellow and red flower arrangements and a white and blue patterned panel. The seated figure shows distinctive orange turban and garland cues, so this is an appearance-based a person in a throne-seated honouring scene.2008-07-17